Community Contributions

When the snowstorm hits, where do you turn for up-to-the-minute reports on school closings and road conditions? How can your organization hold a more successful fund drive in support of your local hospital? Where can you get immediate news on a massive power outage? Where can you hear two sides of a local tax issue debated?

The answer? Your local radio and television stations.

In 2005 – the last year for which data is available – Ohio radio and television stations contributed approximately $312 million worth of services to their communities. From public health initiatives to local government activities, Ohio broadcasters are committed to updating their communities on issues and events that affect their daily lives.

Ohio Broadcasters Respond: 2005 at a Glance

• Almost 2.8 million Public Service Announcements (PSAs) aired valued at close to $196 million. 60% of PSA time is devoted to local issues.
• Fund-raising support for charities, charitable causes or needy individuals netted about $76 million.
• Direct contributions or pledges related to disaster relief raised $40 million.

• Total contributed in community service by Ohio radio and television stations equaled $312 million.

To learn more about your local stations, contact them with the OAB’s Find a Station.

For details on specific ways Ohio broadcasters have helped their communities through publicity and fundraising, please download a copy of our Touching Lives Locally brochure.